Front Suspension Questions

[cadams155]

Just scored an incredible deal on some SVE Cobra Rims (4 Lug).

Also bought 5.0 spindles. I have a 2.3 Hatchback.

My questions is, I am looking to lower the car when I install the spindles. Does anyone know what effect a 5.0 lowering kit will have on a 2.3 mustang on 5.0 hardware? Thanks.

Lowering kit-
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com...g-Springs-With-Kyb-Gas-A-Just-Shock-Strut-Kit

 

[revhead347]

Yeah, it will have the effect of making it handle a lot better. It might sit a hair higher than advertised without the weight of a 5.0 in the front, but not enough that you would notice it. My only warning is that you usually need adjustable caster camber plates to get the alignment right on the car after it's lowered, so budget that in.

Kurt

 

[cadams155]

Ok. There is a kit that comes with the cc plates. just didn't want to buy them yet if they weren't needed. Thanks for the input.

 

[cadams155]

next question. the spindles I have are from an 88 5.0. I have a 91.

Which CC plates, 90-93 or 79-89.

I think the mounting holes on the top are what changes, just needed to be sure.

 

[revhead347]

10% of the time you don't need them. 90% of the time you just can't get the camber right.

Kurt

 

[Mustang5L5]

With the CC plates, you'll want to match your year of car...so get 90-91

Basically, for the front suspension, you'll want:
87+ Spindles brake rotors, bearings, seal, calipers, pads and brake lines

87+ struts

90-93 caster camber plates.


The sway bare is different, but unsure how running the stiffer 5.0 front bar will effect the handling dynamics of the lighter 4-cylinder. You can also add the 5.0 rear bar but the same applies.

 

[cadams155]

With the CC plates, you'll want to match your year of car...so get 90-91

Basically, for the front suspension, you'll want:
87+ Spindles brake rotors, bearings, seal, calipers, pads and brake lines

87+ struts

90-93 caster camber plates.


The sway bare is different, but unsure how running the stiffer 5.0 front bar will effect the handling dynamics of the lighter 4-cylinder. You can also add the 5.0 rear bar but the same applies.

Awesome. Thanks for the input. I will eventually be running a 5.0, but for now I want to finish the rest of the car. Driveline will be the last thing I do.